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The sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's life work, comprising over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron. It was installed mainly in the period 1940-1949, but is nevertheless a result of over 40 years of work.
Sculpture park in the Frogner Park with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943) in bronze, granite and cast iron, including The Angry Boy (Sinnataggen in Norwegian), The Monolith (Monolitten) and The Wheel of Life (Livshjulet).
Vigeland Park / The Fountain. Beyond the Bridge, the path continues through a rose garden to the Fountain, the earliest sculpture unit in the park. In the center of the basin six giants hold the large saucer-shaped vessel aloft and from it a curtain of water spills down around them.
Explore Gustav Vigeland's wonderful sculptures in Oslo, Norway: Information on the world-famous Vigeland sculpture park, the Vigeland Museum and more
Discover the history and importance of Vigeland Park, the largest sculpture park made by a single artist in Norway. Explore the various sculptures in the park & what makes it a must-visit attraction.
The Vigeland Park is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions. The park is open to visitors all year round. The unique sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's lifework with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Vigeland was also in charge of the ...
The Monolith stands at the highest point in Vigeland Park, and measures 17 meters above ground. The sculpture is carved out of one stone block, hence the name. The stone was originally shot out of the quarry in Iddefjord, Norway, and transported to the park during the late 1920s.
